Author: Scott Albright

The following incidents were reported by the Albuquerque Police Department for the week of July 22-28 in the far Northeast Heights area between Paseo del Norte Boulevard, Louisiana Boulevard, Eubank Boulevard and Academy Road. There were 40 incidents reported by APD on crimemapping.com for the week. The following 28 incidents do not include traffic stops, direct traffic, onsite traffic, or vehicle accidents without injuries. Incidents of interest include multiple commercial burglary reports in close proximity throughout the week. One incident occurred on Monday, July 25, in the 8000 block of Paseo del Norte Blvd. Two commercial burglaries were also reported on Wednesday,…

Former Charger Notah Begay III highlighted the important role Albuquerque Academy played in his success as an athlete and academic in a July 20 YouTube video posted by the National Federation of State High School Associations. Begay is one of 12 Class of 2022 NFHS National High School Hall of Fame inductees. In the video, he says he started working at Ladera Golf Course at the age of 9, where he continued to work every summer for the next eight years. “and by the time I was 17 I was the number-one ranked junior golfer in the United States with…

Whether you’re looking for a serious talk about disability or just trying to have some fun this weekend, look no further. There is something for everyone in the far Northeast Heights this weekend. Check out some of the happenings going on at a location near you: 1. On Friday, July 29, the North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center will be hosting a youth talent show in the gym. There could be singing and dancing or even contortionists. Who knows? Come see the kids show off their skills from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Non-members can pay $20 for a year’s membership…

Julie Tambourine was standing on the sidewalk Wednesday afternoon just south of the Whole Foods on Wyoming and Academy with her two dogs, Blue and Shale (pronounced Shayla). Wearing her bright pink and red outfit with a sign asking for help above the two dogs made her stand out to those passing by. As she was about to tell her story, a car pulled up and a hand reached out the passenger side window with what appeared to be a $5 bill. Tambourine thanked the passenger before taking the money and showing it to her dogs. “Say thank you, Shale.…

District 4 City Councilor Brook Bassan released a statement on Wednesday, July 27, about the city’s decision to close Coronado Park in an email circulated by residents in the far Northeast Heights. In the email Bassan wrote: “It was a surprise to learn the Mayor plans to close Coronado Park in August. We have been hearing consistently from residents to shut down the park and to no longer allow it to continue. We have heard that overnight camping in a city park is against city ordinance and should be enforced. I agree with all of this. I also think we…

Gas prices continue to go down across the metro, and far Northeast Heights stations are keeping step with the decrease. According to AAA data, the July 27 average price of regular unleaded fuel in Albuquerque was $3.90 a gallon. Last week the average was $4.12, and a month ago it was $4.66 a gallon. New Mexico’s average price of fuel for July 27 was $4.10, and the national average $4.30 a gallon. AAA data shows Catron County as having the highest average price of gasoline in the state at $4.53 a gallon. • Gas at the 7-Eleven/ALON station at 7843…

A man was found dead in the bushes outside the Marriott Pyramid on Paseo Del Norte and Jefferson Tuesday, July 26. Albuquerque police were called out around 4:15 p.m. to reports of an individual lying in the bushes when they found the body.Albuquerque Police Department Spokesperson Daren DeAguero is quoted in the Albuquerque Journal as saying, “Homicide detectives are currently conducting the investigation.” Police are also investigating another possible homicide that occurred on Tuesday in the 400 block of Rhode Island NE.If both deaths are ruled as homicides, that would bring the total number of homicide victims in the Albuquerque…

Last month there were approximately 75,000 interactions with 311. The city’s 311 monthly performance report shows May as having slightly more calls than June, but July 2021 as being the busiest month for 311, with about 80,000 interactions. The top reason for calling 311 in June was for solid waste, with 17,868 calls. Transit, animal welfare and planning were the next top call reasons for the month. City residents can call 311, report an issue online, use the 311 app or use ABQ311 Alexa to ask a question, report a problem or request service for graffiti removal and large item…

Students at Madison Middle School will be able to view their class schedules for the upcoming school year on StudentVUE beginning Aug. 5. Schedules can be printed at home or hard copies picked up at the school gym Aug. 8-9. Madison Middle School Principal Tammy Crespin notified parents and students of other important dates on ParentVUE and StudentVUE Tuesday, July 26. “I will be sending out my first Principal’s Message for this school year on Aug. 7 at 6:00pm. It goes out every Sunday as a robocall and as an email,” Crespin’s email reads. “If you do not receive it,…

Albuquerque Police Department’s mounted patrol is scheduled to make an appearance at Rotary Park on Aug. 2 during Heritage East’s National Night Out celebration. National Night Out is celebrated on the first Tuesday in August across the United States to bring neighbors together and to take a stand against crime. In the past, Heritage East and Quintessence competed to see which neighborhood could draw the largest crowd, and in more recent years joined to celebrate the event together. Police, firefighters, city councilors and other officials are expected to make an appearance at parks and in neighborhoods celebrating the event across…